One of the best ways to extend summer fun is by moving the feasts outside. An outdoor kitchen completely transforms the culinary experiences of your home in the Macomb and Bloomfield Township, MI, areas. It pays off to look beyond the scope of the weekend grillmaster and create an outdoor kitchen that beckons your friends and family throughout the year, tolerable weather pending. Consider what kind of food you like to eat the most, and you’ll likely discover there’s a great way to make it happen in your outdoor kitchen. Here are some 2021 must-haves for your outdoor kitchen.
Double-Sided Grill and Smoker
Still the pinnacle of summer outdoor eating is food that has been grilled with either charcoal or propane. A double-sided grill has advantages in cooking two things at different temperatures. The hot searing temperatures that cook meat the best might overcook vegetables and bread. Likewise, a smoker will make the dreams of anyone who loves barbecue come true. There are few things in life as joyful as taking a bite of something straight from a smoker. Both of these wonderful appliances can be included in the design of an outdoor kitchen.
Chest Freezer
Sometimes the refrigerator inside can be a little crowded, especially with infrequently used items that seem to live in the freezer for years on end. It’s time to invest in a chest freezer that can live in your outdoor kitchen and provide a convenient place to store ice cream during the summer and declutter your indoor freezer year-round.
Mini-Fridge
There might be little need for a large refrigerator in an outdoor kitchen, but a mini-fridge works very well. It can be one of the fixtures for your cocktail parties, holding most of the essentials for any bartending needs and the beverage needs of little ones too. Then, once the drinks have started flowing, it’s time to break out the charcuterie board with all the materials right there on your patio.
Kegerator/Wine Fridge
A necessary upgrade for those who love to host larger gatherings outside, a kegerator can pull double-duty as a wine fridge for the most luxurious beverages experiences. With kegerators, taps are often placed on the outside of the door or the side so that no one needs to open a door to get a cold beer during the hot summer. Not limited to just beer and wine, these refrigerators are customizable and can act as either extensions or main features of your outdoor kitchen.
Dishwasher
No one wants to interrupt the party outside by lugging heavy, dirty plates back to the indoor kitchen. A dishwasher nestled in your outdoor kitchen right next to a sink can save you many trips back and forth as you focus on keeping plates and glasses full.
Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
This is the ultimate dream of many homeowners when they picture their perfect outdoor culinary experience. A hot and bubbly crust straight from a wood-fired pizza oven and served to hungry loved ones will create excellent memories. Not limited to just pizzas, wood-fired ovens have many capabilities for creating delicious food and helping extend perfect outdoor experiences in your backyard.
